Bullseye with Jesse Thorn

Kenan Thompson has been doing sketch comedy on TV for decades. He is the longest tenured cast member in Saturday Night Live history. Kenan recently co-wrote a book called Unfunny Bunny. He joins us to talk about why he wrote a children's book about collaboration and why after all these years he finds comfort in performing on SNL. We also get into some of his most iconic sketches including Black Jeopardy, What Up with That, and his time breaking into showbiz on All That as a teenager.  

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We've got a sneak peek of something really special: A brand new series where Jesse and the Bullseye team give tailor-made recommendations to you. Yes, you! For our very first episode we're joined by Pop Culture Happy Hour's Linda Holmes! 

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Riz Ahmed is back on Bullseye! He chats with us about his role in the new Hamlet film and his personal relationship with Shakespeare’s work. We also get into his early days as a battle rapper, if he plans to keep rapping as he gets older, and much more!

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Kristen Schaal is the best. Her voice is unmistakable. You definitely know her as Louise Belcher from Bob's Burgers, but she's also had unforgettable parts on 30 Rock, and more. More recently she's been taking her talent to the stage. Her new show is called The Legend of Crystal Shell. Kristen joins Bullseye to talk about the new show and some of its mature themes. We also get into her voice work and her tenure at Bob's Burgers.

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Join Jesse as he ventures out into the real world for a special bonus episode called Bullseye’s Gold! For the inaugural journey, he’s talking to people at the Paper World Stationery Expo 2026 in Anaheim, California.

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